Quality Assurance Project Manager (Steel and Concrete Fabrication)

SMEUSA; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k match

Yearly profit sharing

Yearly performance bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

SMEUSA in Plymouth Charter Township is seeking a Project Manager for their Steel, Coatings, and Nondestructive Testing group. This role involves managing steel and concrete fabrication review projects for local agencies in Michigan, ensuring compliance with MDOT standards. The ideal candidate has experience in fabrication review and project management, possesses excellent communication skills, and can handle multiple projects. SME offers comprehensive medical coverage and benefits to support employees' well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience with fabrication review, inspection, quality assurance, or materials-related project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage steel and concrete fabrication review projects for Local Agency clients in Michigan.
• Prepare scopes and quote fabrication review work.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for counties and cities.

Skills

Fabrication review

Project management

Quality assurance

Technical consulting

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Opportunity

SME is seeking a Project Manager to join our Steel, Coatings, and Nondestructive Testing (SCN) group to lead fabrication review services for steel and concrete structures. This role focuses on managing fabrication review projects performed in fabrication shops on behalf of Michigan counties and cities, in accordance with MDOT requirements.

This position is ideal for someone who understands fabrication processes, is comfortable working directly with fabricators, and can lead technical review work from proposal through final documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage steel and concrete fabrication review projects for Local Agency clients in Michigan
• Prepare scopes and quote fabrication review work based on MDOT standards and project requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for counties, cities, fabricators, and internal SCN staff
• Coordinate and schedule fabrication shop reviews for structural steel and concrete components
• Work closely with inspection and testing staff to execute reviews in accordance with MDOT specifications and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Oversee review schedules, reporting, and final documentation packages
• Review reports for quality, completeness, and compliance prior to submittal
• Identify issues during fabrication and coordinate resolution with the team and client
• Support business development, proposal generation, project setup, and invoice review
• Become proficient with MDOT and project specific fabrication QA requirements applicable to Local Agencies
• Provide technical consulting related to structural steel and prestressed concrete fabrication QA services
• Occasionally assist with project management support for other SCN services

Requirements

• Experience with fabrication review, inspection, quality assurance, or materials-related project management
• Ability to scope, price, and manage technical review work
• Organized, detail oriented, and comfortable managing multiple active fabrication projects
• Has competency using computer operating systems and MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and supervisors, conveying technical information clearly.
• Has a general aptitude for identifying and resolving complex technical problems in the field or office, utilizing critical thinking and logical reasoning.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring safety and security in all aspects of work, strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, fostering a safe working environment for yourself and others
• Technical expertise associated with DOT specifications and construction standards
• Fabrication experience preferred, but not required for the right candidate with a learning mindset
• Comfortable managing, tracking progress, and monitoring deliverables for several projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Core Values

• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect
• Selfless Service
• Teamwork
• Practical Solutions

Benefits

At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well‑being goes beyond a job—it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage after 30 days of employment
• SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about healthcare costs
• 401k match
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Yearly wage evaluations
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off